Lattice will increase its capacity to produce optical grade germanium and silicon crystals and establish the capability to produce germanium metal from recycled scrap using these funds.

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1. Scheduled follow-up · Dec 22, 2026
2. Completion due · Dec 22, 2026
3. Update · Dec 23, 2025, 06:33 PMTrue
   Primary evidence is a U.S. Department of Defense press release published December 22, 2025, announcing an $18.5 million Defense Production Act Title III investment to Lattice Materials to expand germanium and silicon optics production at its Bozeman, Montana facility. The release states that 'Using these funds, Lattice will increase its capacity to produce optical grade germanium and silicon crystals, as well as establish capability to produce germanium metal from recycled scrap.' This directly corroborates the claim as stated. Verdict: True. The DoD release confirms both the investment amount and the two capabilities described.
   • https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366365/department-of-war-invests-185-million-to-expand-germanium-and-silicon-optics-pr/
   • https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2025/12/mil-251222-dod01.htm
   • https://www.rttnews.com/3606020/lattice-granted-18-5mln-to-expand-germanium-and-silicon-optics-production.aspx
4. Update · Dec 23, 2025, 05:18 PMTrue
   The Department of War’s December 22, 2025 press release confirms a Defense Production Act Title III investment of $18.5 million to Lattice Materials. The release states that the funds will (1) increase Lattice’s capacity to produce optical-grade germanium and silicon crystals and (2) establish the capability to produce germanium metal from recycled scrap. It also identifies the Bozeman, Montana facility as the project site and frames this as addressing optics supply chain readiness. Verdict: True. The official document explicitly corroborates both elements of the claim.
   • https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366365/department-of-war-invests-185-million-to-expand-germanium-and-silicon-optics-pr/
   • https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2025/12/mil-251222-dod01.htm
   • https://www.rttnews.com/3606020/lattice-granted-18-5-mln-to-expand-germanium-and-silicon-optics-production.aspx
   • https://www.miragenews.com/war-dept-invests-18-5m-in-germanium-silicon-1594851/
5. Update · Dec 23, 2025, 04:57 PMTrue
   The Department of War's December 22, 2025 release confirms that Lattice will use Defense Production Act Title III funds to expand its germanium and silicon optics capacity at the Bozeman, Montana facility. It states the investment amount of $18.5 million and that the project will establish the capability to produce germanium metal from recycled scrap. The wording in the release matches the claim precisely. Verdict: True. The primary source directly confirms the claimed outcomes and funding context.
   • https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366365/department-of-war-invests-185-million-to-expand-germanium-and-silicon-optics-pr/
   • https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4366365/department-of-war-invests-185-million-to-expand-germanium-and-silicon-optics-pr/
   • https://www.rttnews.com/3606020/lattice-granted-18-5-mln-to-expand-germanium-and-silicon-optics-production.aspx
6. Original article · Dec 22, 2025
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